Submitted by: Dan Rich
June 7, 1905 - Feb. 10, 2002
South Bend Tribune 2/13/2002
Elizabeth Esther Bushman, 96, of Orkney Drive, South Bend, Ind., passed away at 8:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, in Caring Junction, Inc., in Mishawaka, Ind. Elizabeth was born June 7, 1905, in Divernon, Ill., as the daughter of the late Basil and Blodwen (Wall) Tyler. Elizabeth was preceded in death by three brothers, Clifford in 1988, Jonathan in 1974 and Basil Jr. in 1981.
On Dec. 5, 1924, in Mishawaka, as Elizabeth Tyler, she married David Bushman, who also preceded her in death May 2, 1967. Elizabeth is survived by a brother, Charles (Louise) Tyler of Punta Gorda, Fla.; a niece, Lou Ann (Ceville) Hinman of Vicksburg, Mich.; and by many other nieces and nephews.
Elizabeth moved to Michiana in 1923, coming from Divernon. She worked as a supervisor for Uniroyal for 35 years, retiring in 1960. She was a member of Coalbush United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, and was a 50-year member of Mishawaka Chapter #267 O.E.S. and the Tens Auxiliary.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today, Feb. 13, in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, with a one hour visitation prior in Coalbush United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, with Rev. Jim Davidson officiating. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, Ind. Contributions in memory of Elizabeth may be made to Coalbush United Methodist Church, 15977 Jackson Road, Mishawaka, IN 46544; to Camp Ray Bird Mission, 25765 Edison Road, South Bend, IN 46615; or to the charity of donor's choice.